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Marriage... How does a foreigner marry a chinese woman?
Feb 14, 2009 23:12
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GUEST32128 i am a caribbean man, i am going to live in china(beijing) with my fiance for some time, then eventually get married, after we will decide when we go back to live in the caribean, i love her, she is perfect, very perfect!!!!! how difficult is it moving into china, not knowing the language? i will work for a company as a chef. what will be my major challenges? we hope to get married after a year.
Feb 16, 2009 01:43
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hi canadaguy,
im palamede, canadian, visiting guangzhou, and my chinese fiancee in march.
Could you tell me please what are"the red envelops", how do they work.? Also, any traditions, culture things i should consider when meeting her parents, relatives, and before marriage?
I have an ideea about these things, but a double check would be appreciated.

thanks for your time- and good luck !!- i understand you are now in china.
Feb 16, 2009 01:52
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Feb 19, 2009 01:21
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GUEST92143 http://www.helplinelaw.com/law/china/marriage/foreigners.php




read it and proceed brothers
Feb 19, 2009 07:59
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Red envelopes are a way of giving money on special occasions. Traditionally the happy couple will be given red envelopes on their wedding day and perhaps when their baby is born. Relatives also give them to children at festivals such as Spring Festival. Adult children give them to parents.

Marriage traditions vary in different parts of China but are most prevalent out of the cities. A groom might be expected to pay a dowry to his brides parents in some areas....especially if he is foreign and perceived to be wealthy.

To be polite you should eat with chopsticks.... try a good selection of what is offered even if you have no idea what it is (your fiancee should help you with this)....and drinking the wine each time the host picks up his glass and toasts. Remember the wine is not wine as we know it. Rice wine can be very strong 50% is not unusual..and your glass may never seem to empty.

Feb 26, 2009 19:46
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GUEST23136 First thanks to everyone who contributes to this site .. great posts. So I'm going to Beijing to marry a women I met there last year. She has several apartments and a good job so she is not excited to leave China. She is 37 though and has made it clear she wants to get pregnant right away. I'm still not clear on what my rights are in China if I marry her and have a child. Do I still have to leave every 30 days if I have a one year multi entry visa (I can't afford to fly to Hong Kong and back every month). Can I get a job if I'm married to a Chinese national and can I stay in China as long as I want? My fear is that we will have a child together but because I can't afford to leave every 30 days I'll have to come back to the US and she won't be able to come to the US until her paperwork comes thru which could be over a year .. or worse she doesn't really want to leave China and we will be married with children but living in separate countries. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Primarily what I'm asking is does being married to a Chinese national allow me to stay in the country and work ? I've read several posts here where the person has said they've lived in China for several years .. how are they allowed to do that ? Thanks again .. Matt
Mar 11, 2009 13:39
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GUESTSAM hi i sam i need marry from china i spaike chinsse and englich i live in Guangzhou befor six yers hotmail.com|wissam90
Mar 21, 2009 13:58
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GUESTGLENN I am planning on going to chansha to me the love of my life and we are planning on getting married. What can I do to get the ball rolling now before I get there ? Or what can she do there ,before I get ther? And how long will I have to stay there to get this all done legally and be married?
Mar 24, 2009 08:52
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Hi Matt,
I have a 1 year multi-entry tourist visa, I can stay for 60 days before I need to leave. I have never stayed more than 5 weeks at once, usually my trips are in the 3 week range. There are many different types of visas. If you are planning on working there, try applying for a work visa, I think those are good for 6 months and can be extended without leaving. I think you should contact the nearest Chinese embassy and ask which type would serve you best.
And yes the process to bring your spouse to the US is a long and confusing one. I have been trying to bring my wife here for about a year and just now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck.

Rob
Mar 25, 2009 11:15
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GUEST30170 MARRY FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYBODY ELSE ABOUT THIS. I WASTED 3 YEARS ONLY TO HAVE FIANCE GET HER VISA, PANIC BECAUSE SHE COULD NOT CONTACT ME AND MARRY A FAT SWEDISH GUY WHO CONVINCED HER I HAD ABANDONED HER. TRUST ME. OF COURSE DAYS LATER SHE REALIZED HER IDIOTIC STUNT WRECKED EVERYTHING. AND OF COURSE THE FAT SWEDISH SEX TOURIST WILL NOT DIVORCE HER UNLESS SHE PAYS FOR TRIP .AND OF COURSE HE WILL ONLY GO IF IT TAKES HIM TO GUANGZHOU. DO NOT BELIEVE THIS CAN NOT HAPPEN, THIS GIRL WAS EDUCATED, HAD A DEGREE BUT STILL FELL INTO THIS. THE CULTURE THERE VALUES YOUR WORTH VERY DIFFERENTLY THAN MOST OTHER CULTURES. ANYWAY, WHAT KIND OF FREAK WOULD TRAVEL 20 HOURS ON A PACKED AIRPLANE JUST FOR SEX? OH,YES! A FAT SWEDISH GUY,WITH A SUITCASE FULL OF SEX TOYS. !!! LOGIC WOULD SAY THAT MY FIANCE IS A STUPID ,HEARTLESS ,IDIOT. BUT IN FACT SHES A DECENT GIRL, AND WILL REGRET HER MISTAKE FOR A LONG TIME, TRUTH IS THAT 99.9% OF CHINESE GIRLS ARE EASY VICTIMS. I CANT AFFORD TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN SO IM STUCK BEING ALONE OR LOOKING FOR AMERICAN GIRL(NO WAY) . TRUST ME ON THIS.
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